Between the Lines: Week 13 Snap Count Analysis

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In fantasy football, one way to gain an edge over opponents is
digging into weekly snap counts. While a quick scan of the box scores
can tell us who actually performed and produced, snap count data can
give us an indicator of guys who are seeing the field on a consistent --
or inconsistent -- basis.

After all, opportunity is the creator of fantasy points.

First,
a player needs to get meaningful snaps. Then, they need meaningful
opportunities. And lastly, they must actually convert that opportunity
into fantasy production. This weekly article addresses the first and
most critical portion of the opportunity funnel: playing time.

Today,
we will go division by division to take a look at the opportunity-based
depth charts around the league. All percentages comes courtesy of Pro Football Reference's snap count data.